2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H15.012Anterior scleritis, left eye

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H15-H22›H15

ICD-10-CM H15.012
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

H15.012 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for anterior scleritis, left eye. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. Coders also document this condition as anterior scleritis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Cornea and external disease and Uveitis and ocular inflammation.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H15.012
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Anterior scleritis, left eye
Short Description
Anterior scleritis, left eye
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H15.01
Anterior scleritis

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH15-H22Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
CategoryH15Disorders of sclera
This CodeH15.012Anterior scleritis, left eye

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Anterior scleritis
  • Anterior scleritis of left eye

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to H15.012: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 7. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 7 (H00-H59) Diseases of the eye and adnexa applies to 2,677 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • diabetes mellitus related eye conditions (E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury (trauma) of eye and orbit (S05.-)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • syphilis related eye disorders (A50.01, A50.3-, A51.43, A52.71)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 7 (H00-H59) Diseases of the eye and adnexa applies to 2,677 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the eye condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the eye condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EYE001
Cornea and external disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes
CCSR EYE004
Uveitis and ocular inflammation
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Scleritis

    refers to any inflammation of the sclera including episcleritis, a benign condition affecting only the episclera, which is generally short-lived and easily treated. classic scleritis, on the other hand, affects deeper tissue and is characterized by higher rates of visual acuity loss and even mortality, particularly in necrotizing form. its characteristic symptom is severe and general head pain. scleritis has also been associated with systemic collagen disease. etiology is unknown but is thought to involve a local immune response. treatment is difficult and includes administration of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agents such as corticosteroids. inflammation of the sclera may also be secondary to inflammation of adjacent tissues, such as the conjunctiva.

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Convert H15.012 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
379.03 Anterior scleritis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About H15.012Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for anterior scleritis, left eye?

The ICD-10-CM code for anterior scleritis, left eye is H15.012 (sometimes written as H15012). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is H15.012 (Anterior scleritis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report anterior scleritis, left eye on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does H15.012 group to?

When anterior scleritis, left eye is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 125, 124, with relative weights from 0.7699 to 1.2470 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H15.012?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, anterior scleritis, left eye converts to ICD-9-CM 379.03 (anterior scleritis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.